Let me begin by stating that I’m going to focus here on Proxibid, probably the best online venue for estate auctions because of its Unified User Agreement that holds both buyer and auctioneer accountable. You don’t get this type of protection from many other popular portals, including emerging competitor HiBid.com.

Throughout the piece I will be referring to Proxibid because it remains my main personal bidding platform. But keep in mind that what I am stating here pertains to the Uniform Commercial Code. I can write cogently about that code because Proxibid adheres to it. When bidding on other platforms, typically I have to telephone the auctioneer and ask questions such as, “Do you see maximum bids? Are you, your employees, or the seller allowed to place bids? Is that included in your terms of service?”

Antiques, Auctions & News

March 8, 2019

Back in 2013, Nintendo was in a very different position than they are now. Their flagship home video game system at the time, aptly named the Wii U, was a follow up to the 2006 highly successful and critically acclaimed video game system known as the Wii. Unfortunately, the Wii U failed to catch on and was fighting a disastrous marketing campaign against new and more powerful consoles from both Sony and Microsoft. Nintendos only bright spot at this time was the success of their line of handheld video game systems known as the 3DS. Nintendo needed a cash grab quick, as their next home video game console would not be ready until late 2016, at the earliest. This caused Nintendo to make a risky move by releasing interactive toys based on popular Nintendo characters that would interact, albeit limitedly, with some games. The result was the Nintendo Amiibo line. The first toy figurines created would interact with one of Nintendos hottest video game releases, Super Smash Bros. The game would be released simultaneously for the Wii U and 3DS handheld systems and allowed players to unlock hidden features and characters just by using the corresponding Nintendo Amiibo, which was sold separately at most retailers.

New Auctioneers across the state may think that they have all of the tools in their pocket when it comes to providing outstanding business services. Some of them try to figure out how to be more productive. We have created a roadmap that gives you a general idea of what to look for in the future as a licensed auctioneer.

If you have any questions about where to go for designations, please ask any of your AANC members or Board of Directors.

The Supreme Court has heard the arguments, and they have decided – now it is law. I have been watching this case not because of a morbid fascination with laws and how they are written, but the content in which was written.